NITI Aayog and India's National Development Strategy

Navigating the complex landscape of India's national development requires a clear understanding of its primary policy-making body. This text-based course offers a comprehensive guide to NITI Aayog and its strategic vision for a modern India. By reading through our structured lessons, you will grasp how national policies are formulated, monitored, and implemented to drive economic and social progress. What you'll learn: Understand the origin, structure, and mandate of NITI Aayog compared to the former Planning Commission; Analyze the core pillars of the Strategy for New India across economic, social, and infrastructural sectors; Explore the role of cooperative federalism and competitive federalism in regional development; Examine how Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are integrated into national policy frameworks; Evaluate modern policy initiatives, digital governance strategies, and evidence-based monitoring systems. The course begins with foundational concepts of public policy and the structural setup of NITI Aayog, before moving into a detailed analysis of key sector strategies and modern policy evaluation techniques. Designed for beginners, public policy enthusiasts, and aspirants preparing for competitive civil services examinations, this course requires no prior background in economics or policy. Start reading today to deepen your understanding of India's strategic policy landscape.